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Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,516 Google reviews · Running trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Veterans Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park on Lake Michigan featuring a veterans memorial, fishing, a paved walking trail & restrooms.
What runners say about Veterans Park
“Beautiful clean open *(today 5/8/2024 was mushy due to the storms last night 5/7/2024)* it's always full of people from all over the state, city, and even the world.”
“Beautiful clean open *(today 5/8/2024 was mushy due to the storms last night 5/7/2024)* it's always full of people from all over the state, city, and even the world.”
“A paved trail circles a calm lagoon and continues along the shoreline, making it great for walking, jogging, or biking with the lake in view.”
“A paved trail circles a calm lagoon and continues along the shoreline, making it great for walking, jogging, or biking with the lake in view.”
Beautiful park right on Lake Michigan. Made for a great morning run, and the fog added to the serenity. I love the little piers that extend out into the lake.
Veterans Park is a beautiful day trip to be had by the whole family! There is plenty of free street parking as well as many places within the park. There are beautiful trails along Lake Michigan and also an inner trail by a lagoon. The lagoon hosts paddle boat rentals that look like swans.
The popular area of Milwaukee is along the Lincoln Memorial Lake Drive. Some things to enjoy are The Art Museum, the Discovery World, beach volleyball, kite flying, walk or jog around the lagoon or rent a paddle boat. Roller skate rentals may be available. Enjoy a picnic lunch and people watch.
Absolutely nice place to go during a sunset in Milwaukee. Take some relaxing moments walking around and enjoying the lake and the Milwaukee skyline. Good parking lots, it has restrooms and a convenient store as well. Some people like to prepare barbecues during weekends.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful clean open *(today 5/8/2024 was mushy due to the storms last night 5/7/2024)* it's always full of people from all over the state, city, and even the world.”
“Parking is plenty but wear rain boots in the winter because even if it's not snowing the grass is muddy.”
“A paved trail circles a calm lagoon and continues along the shoreline, making it great for walking, jogging, or biking with the lake in view.”
“Love how the portable toilets were clean and there was water available to wash our hands.”
Plan your run at Veterans Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecounty.milwaukee.gov
- Phone+1 414-962-8809
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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